Men & Women in Sheds
WHO WE ARE
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the leading service provider for people 50 years + across both boroughs. We promote Bromley’s and Greenwich’s older people’s wellbeing. We help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
WHAT IS OUR MEN & WOMEN IN SHEDS PROGRAMME
Our Men & Women in Sheds’ programme is an innovative, award winning, activity-based package for men and women 50 years +. Our sheds provide our members with opportunities to:
- Improve their health outcomes including mental and physical health.
- Reduce social isolation and loneliness.
- Enhance their skills and abilities.
We currently have 2 sheds, one in Eltham and one in Penge. We have a third shed in Woolwich Dockyard, but this is currently paused. We aim to reopen this shed soon. Each offers a friendly and stimulating environment with different choices of activities.
These include:
Woodwork, Carpentry, Gardening, Repairs & Restoration, Community Projects, Commissions, Wood Turning, Wood & Metal Upcycling & Recycling, Metal Work, and Volunteering Opportunities.
Our skilled and caring Volunteer Shed Co-ordinators and Shed Coordinators provide support and guidance. They oversee all aspects of the sheds.
WHO THE SHEDS ARE FOR
Anyone who is 50 years + who would like to get out and socialise a bit more with like minded people, work on individual and group projects, share or learn skills, help, and be involved in the community.
ACCESS
We are unable to provide transport to our sheds. Our Eltham Shed is accessible. Our Penge Shed has steps. If you have additional needs, please let us know. We want to make sure our sheds are the best fit for you. We carry out thorough inductions with all our new members to make sure you are confident to use handheld and power tools safely.
SHED VENUES
Bromley
Penge Men & Women in Sheds,
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich,
Kingsdale House, Kingsdale Road,
Penge,
SE20 7PR
Greenwich
Eltham Men & Women in Sheds,
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich,
2 – 6 Sherard Road,
Eltham,
SE9 6EX
We have a shed in Woolwich Dockyard which is currently paused. We hope to reopen it soon.
For further information or to book an appointment please contact:
Bromley
Penge Men & Women in Sheds Co-ordinator by Jon Paul Mountford
Mobile: 07494 284 322
Email: jpmountford@ageukbandg.org.uk
Facebook: Men in Sheds Penge
Jon Paul works 9am to 5pm, Wednesday & Thursday
Greenwich
Eltham Men & Women in Sheds Co-ordinator by Colin Denny
Phone: 020 8294 3014
Email: cdenny@ageukbandg.org.uk
Colin works 9am to 5pm, Tuesday
Eltham & Woolwich Dockyard Men & Women in Sheds Co-ordinator by Steve Paxman
Phone: 020 8294 3013
Email: spaxman@ageukbandg.org.uk
Steve works 9am to 5pm, Wednesday & Thursday
Facebook: Eltham Men in Sheds
You can also contact all the team by emailing: MenInShedsInfo@AgeUKBandG.org.uk
Opening days & times
Penge Shed is open Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Eltham Shed is open Monday - Thursday. Monday is mixed, Tuesday & Thursday is men only and Wednesday is women only.
All our sheds are open to members 9.30am to 4.30pm